Get to know the betting odds, predictions and picks for the upcoming Valentina Shevchenko vs Manon Fiorot co-main event at UFC 315!
Few female fighters have dominated a division quite like Valentina Shevchenko. The Kyrgyzstani fighter has been the gold standard at flyweight for years. She is the technical wizard who made opponents look like amateurs. But the fight game waits for no one. After her shocking loss to Alexa Grasso in 2023, questions emerged about her reign. Though she bounced back to reclaim her title in their trilogy fight at UFC 306, she didn’t look as untouchable as before. Now Shevchenko faces perhaps her toughest stylistic challenge yet in France’s Manon Fiorot. This clash of styles makes for a fascinating betting proposition when these two warriors meet in Montreal on May 10!
At 37, Shevchenko continues to evolve, blending sharp striking with elite grappling and cage control. Her experience, fight IQ, and adaptability remain unmatched. She is arguably one of best in the game. Against Fiorot, she will need to mix in clinch work and takedowns to disrupt the French striker’s rhythm and reassert dominance in a division she once ruled with an iron grip.
Fiorot flies into this co-main event with perfect UFC momentum. She is undefeated in the octagon with seven straight wins. Her recent victories over former champion Rose Namajunas and top contender Erin Blanchfield proved she belongs at the elite level. Her karate background gives her a unique striking approach that has been troubling opponents.
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Here is something fans don’t see every day: a dominant champion as the betting underdog! According to BetMGM, the current odds have Shevchenko at +110. This means that a $100 bet will yield $110. Meanwhile Manon Fiorot sits as the favorite at -135. This means that betting $135 will yield $100.
This marks the first time in years that Shevchenko isn’t favored heading into a flyweight bout. The bookmakers clearly see something in Fiorot’s rising star power. They are betting on youth and momentum over experience and craftiness. These UFC betting odds suggest a close fight with a slight edge to the challenger.
*These are the latest odds. They are however subject to change.
This matchup comes down to a fascinating technical battle. Shevchenko brings her Muay Thai precision, with a striking accuracy of 52% compared to Fiorot’s 41%. That’s not just a number. It represents Valentina’s ability to find her target when it matters most. Her timing is impeccable, and her takedown game adds another dimension that often surprises opponents who prepare only for her striking. The championship experience factor can’t be overlooked either. Valentina has gone five hard rounds many times, while this is Fiorot’s first title bout.
Fiorot’s approach relies on volume and movement. She throws more strikes but lands at a lower percentage. Her karate stance allows her to dart in and out of danger, but she hasn’t faced anyone with Shevchenko’s counter-striking ability. Against Namajunas and Blanchfield, Fiorot controlled distance masterfully. But neither of those opponents possesses the diverse arsenal of weapons that Valentina brings to the table.
If we bet on the fight, we are going against the grain and betting that Valentina Shevchenko to win via unanimous decision.
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